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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-09
Order of Publication.

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this cuuse that the defendants. ~ A.. N. ~ and
samuel Sahlcin composing htm II ~ A. Rthlcin
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II u thcuipn utlcnd that they make their az.
psumnur hcrsln at the tuurt hnusr of shelby
tuunty IN the tty " Memphis now tnHinr district
Of shelby opunty. Tenn, uu the INT Monday IN
boccmlcr. III, AMI plead. answer ~ dcmuf ~
Cumplninnnts bill. NJ The same will h. taken fuf
confessed us a. them au1 20 iur hearing ~ plftr.
aud that "a rupy NJ thla urirT D. puhllshrd once 4
week for four successive weeks In the Memphis
Appeal
THIS 2iih LAY oi October. iss1.
A true CuIy =hit0t
3 I. MCDOWELL CiDfk aui Master.
by 7 n Caldwell npfuiy rl'rs and Master
Ralph Davis Solicitor tuf tumIlGiu1uts
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-09

The convention was not called 10 order
until go O'Clock. ~ the members were
few and slow about putting In an appear
ancc. The iint paper read was that by DIR.
+. A. Rogers ON Typhoid Fever which
was highly appreciated and most iayOrably
indorscd by several members.
Dr. McGce then read the paper 81 DIR.
Klophel on the Treatment Of Penetrating
Wounds Of the Abdomen" This paper
was lcngthily discussed 10y a number Of
gentlemen. AZ its conclusion the title OF
DR.. Ilappcl's paper was again read, but ~
DIR. fleming was not present Il was
passed.
There being no further business for the
convention, after the passage OF appropri-
ate resolutions Of thanks 10 the citizens,
the hotels, especially the Gayoso, 10 re-
firing President Dunn, to Secretary Will
ford and Treasurer Crollord. and the in
duction Of Presidcnt-elect Linthicum into
Office, the convention adjourned. A mum
Der OF the delegates left on the evening
trains for home, but a much larger mum
Der will remain 10 attend the American
public health convention. The conyen-
ton WIS a representative, harmonious and
highly intelligent body. Memphis j. glad
that they came and will be just ns glad TO
welcome them again year hence.
The following are the members Of the
association: NJ. J. Alexander, Austin,
Miss, II. VI. Ashe, Memphis; $. T. Arm
strong. Memphis j. r.. Black, Memphis;
q. T.. baskerville, Wytho, Tenn; j. u.
Boone. Wythe, Tenn; J.. l.. Battle,
Wythe. Tenn; G.. d. Bradford, Dean,
Tenn; 4. -. Boycc. Pleasant Hill, Miss.
u,tto Urisiov Tenn. w. H. Battle,
Gallouay's, Tenn; Il. NJ. Bostwick, Sauls'
bury, Tom; y. q. Bottles, Bcties' Depot
Tenn; Il. w. Barton, Clarkeion, M; j.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-09

oRDER Muliord made Medals.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
WISE WORDS.

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the
affectation of the fine gentleman.
There is nothing so valuable, and yet
SO cheap, as civility; you can almost buy
land with it.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy
voice. Take each mans censure, but re-
serve thy judgment.
The wise prove and the simple con-
fess, by their conduct, that life of em-
ployment is the only life worth leading.
Were VIC determined resolutely to
avoid vices, the world foists them on lis,
as thieves put off their plunder on the
guiltless.
If doing what ought to be done be
made the first business, and success a
secondary consideration, is not this the
way to exalt virtue9
The great duty of life is not to give
pain, and the most acute reasoner cannot
find an excuse for one who voluntarily
wounds the heart of fellow creature.
Few of our errors, national or indi-
vidual, come from the design to be un-
iust-most of them from sloth or in
capacity to grapple with the difficulties
of being just.
It is best to strive to cultivate an in
terest in simple, innocent and mex
pensive pleasures. We may thus aid in
diffusing that spirit of contcntment which
is of itself rich and permanent posses
sion.
If the way in which men express their
thoughts is slipshod and mean, it will be
very difficult for their thoughts to
escape being the same. If it is high
flown and bombastic, character for
national simplicity and thankfulness
cannot long be maintained.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
"FeeIing the Enemy"

Colonel William w. Lang, the Consul
at Hamburg, has characteristic remin-
iscence of Southern fighting methods dur
ing the war. Colonel Greene, of Texas,
was dashing, invincible cavalry officer,
who rushed precipitately into battle with
out any plans or preconceived notions.
He had a simple way of firing his COM
mand with reckless enthusiasm. When
ever old Greene tugged his wide -brimmed
hat down oyer his eyes and shouted,
Boys, l want a few volunteers, every
one knew it was to do or die. In antici-
patton of General Wetzel's march IRON
New Orleans to Port Hudson with 1000
troops and supplies for the relief Of the
beleaguered garrison, Colonel Lang
secuted the intermediate country, and
with General Taylor, of the Confederate
infantry, planned an interception and
battle. Greene was called to the council
and ordered to move out with his 1.500
cavalry to "feel" the advancing
Unionists and then retreat to draw them
into an ambush of A, 900 infantry and ar
tillery. The intrepid Texan, unaccus-
toned to this kind of warfare, upon re-
ceiving the orders scratched his head
resentfully, though he finally obeyed
without any uttered protest. His COM
mand on that memorable occasion was a
detected swell, come along, boys" "
There was more of the funeral than the
martial air in the advance, but after hav-
ing got beyond the sight of headquarters
a change came over the spirits of the
column. Greene halted and made this
address: "Boys, want few volun-
tcers." One long, loud shout answered
him. When they came in sight of the
Unionists wild, sweeping charge was
made with Greene in the lead, and Wet
eel and his entire command were cap.
tured, while Taylor was complaccntly
waiting for the expected victory of his
ambuscade. The success of Greene's i'm
petuosity could not appease Taylor's
anger and disappointment, however.
"You have disobeyed your orders,
SIR" said he. 81 told you plainly tc
only feel the enemy"
"Well, General, replied the Texan,
playing sheepishly with the brim of his
hat. call l know about feeIin' the enemy
is to pitch in and fight 'em like the
deuce. = Chir00o NeasS.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
Terms. $l.5O per AnnuIl Single Copy s cents.
Some Valuable Woods.

The tulip tree is native of America,
and is found from Canada to Florida II
is especially abundant in tthe Western
States. The wood is greatly valued for
the ease with which it can be worked.
Satin wood is the name applied to several
woods of commerce which acquire
peculiar lusture when polished; the prin-
cipal of these are brought from India and
the Bahamas and West indies. The
Indian satin wood is from a tree of the
meliacee family. which grows to height
of 80 or 60 feet, and is found along the
Coromandel coast and other parts of In
dia; the wood is hard and yellow. The
Bahaman wood comes from tree of an
other species it is lighter colored than
the India wood. Rosewood is name
applied in commerce to several costly
kinds of ornamental wood, which come
from different countries and from very
different trees. The best-known rose
woods are from Brazil and other parts of
South America. Africa and Burmese
rosewoods are thought to come from a
different species of the same family as
South American trees. Other kinds are
brought from different places and are OBJ
tanned from very different trees. One
kind is found on the Canary Islands only,
another on the island of Jamaica, and
others at different places. Sandal wood
is the name of the aromatic wood of sew
eral species of santalum, mainly found in
the East Indies, and on the mainland of
India, though certain kinds are also OBJ
tanned in the forests of the Hawaiian
Islands, the Feejee Islands, and in Aus
tralia. Black ebony wood is found
principally in Ceylon, Madagascar, and
Mauritius, where it grows spontaneously,
and is cultivated to certain extent in
other localities of the East The wood
of all speci IF the holly tree is remark
ably white when the tree is young, but
assumes a darker color with age. The
European holly is found especially in
Italy, Greece, and the Danubian prov
inces. 1t grows abundantly throughout
Southern Europe, and is also cultivated
in Great Britain. The American holly is
found along the Atlantic coast, from
Maine southwark, and is especially
abundant in Virginia and the Carolinas.
1t does not seem to flourish SO well in
the West.-Inter- Ocean.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
A $4,000 Watch.

The death of Mr.. Alfred Denison re-
moves a well-known figure from London
society. He was a younger brother Of
the celebrated George Anthony Denisou,
Archdeacon of Taunton, and of Mr..
Speaker Denison, afterward Viscount
Ossington. Lady Ossington presented
her brother in law with $40. 900 for GER
tain services. This money Mr.. Denison
invested in a sumptuous watch. A very
musical repeater of the best workman
ship was enclosed in gold case literally
studded with jewels, and each jewel a
picked stone The watch chain had a
succession of black pearls, and the signe'
was scarabRus. The worst of this
costly whim was that the owner scarcely
dared wear the watch for fear of being
robbed in the street, and could not leave
it home for fear of burglary. .-LirerpOOs
Courier
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
Dishonesty and Cruelty in Morocco

Notwithstanding the colossal imperial
peculation, private enterprise in the same
direction is visited with summary pun
lshment. The Sultan desires monopoly.
A thief-not an officials punished by
having his hand cut off at the wrist, which
is plunged into pot of boiling pitch, in
order to cauterize the wound and pre-
vent fatal bleeding. The bastinado is
used on the slightest provocation. Not
long ago the keeper of the prison was
asked by an American traveller, whom for
some reason he was anxious to please,
what this punishment of the bastinado
was like. The answer was that he should
see for himself. In few minutes man
was brought in, fastened to the floor
face downward, and terribly beaten upon
the upturned soles of his bare feet. The
screams and entreaties of the poor wretch
were so heartrending that our country
man interfered and begged for mercy.
when the punishment was Immediately
stopped.
''What has this man done2" said he to
the officer.
Nothing" was the reply.
"Then what are you whipping him
for?' was the amazed question, which
was answered in tone of equal astonish-
ment:
"Why, didn't you ask to see man
bastinadoed!"
They had gone into the street, seized a
passer-by. and severely whipped an inof-
fensive man merely to crafty the Curl
osity of an amiable foreigner. Cosnso-
pOIitan Magazine.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
A Historic Tree.

An incident of the Revolutionary War
which is authentic, though not included
in our histories nor widely known, is the
story of the Liberty Tree which stood in
Charleston, South Carolina. 1t was a
huge live-oak, which grew in the centre
Of the square between Charlotte and
Boundary Streets.
When the popular excitement over the
Stamp Act was at its height in Charles
ton in 1866, about twenty men, belong
ing to the most influential Carolinian
families, assembled under this tree, and
we're addressed by General Gadsden. He
denounced the measure with indigna-
tion, and prophesied that the colonies
would never receive justice from the
mother country. He then. after mo-
ment's solemn pause, declared that the
only hope for tie future lay in the sever
ence of all bonds with England, and in
the independence of the Colonies.
This, it is asserted, was the first time
that the independence of this country
was spoken Of in public.
The men assembled then joined hands
around the old oak, and pledged them
selves to resist oppression to the death
Their names arc still on record. Most
Of them were distinguished for their
courage and patriotism during the strug-
gle which followed.
The Liberty Tree was regarded with
such reverence by the enthusiastic Car
olinians that Sir Henry Clinton, after
the surrender Of Charleston to the Brit
ish, ordered it 10 be destroyed. 1t was
cut down, and afterwards its branches
were formally heaped about its trunk
and burned Youth's Companion.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10

The march of progress is shown by The
following statement: 1t is now possible
to construct complete sewing machine
in a minute, or sixty in one hour; a
reaper every fifteen minutes or less
three hundred watches in day, COM
plcte in all their appointments. More
important than this even is the fact that
it is possible to construct locomotive
in day. From the plans of draughts-
man to the execution of them by the
workmen, every wheel, lever, valve and
rod may be constructed from the metal
TO the engine intact. Every rivet may
be driven in the boiler, every tube in the
tube sheets. and from the smokestack tn
the ashrau locomotive may be turned
out in a working day, completely
equipped, ready to do the work of
hundred horses.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10

The cost of the bitches OF Colorado,
constructed for irrigating crops, is esti-
mated at $11, 900, 900. More than two
million of acres are irrigated by them.
About five million acres of the whole
State are tillable. The mining country
takes up more Than the Western half of
Colorado. The High-line Ditch, built
by foreign capital. is cighty-three miles
long, forty feet wide and seven deep,
and its capacity is such that it will irri-
gate five hundred and twenty hundred
acre farms. There are three other large
irrigating canals in the State, viz: The
Grand River Ditch, with a capacity Of
sixty-lve thousand acres and a cost CT
$40, 900; the Uncomp1ghre Canal, which
waters 5000 acres, and cost $3.50, 900,
and the Citizens Ditch and Land Canal,
which cost e210, 900, and can irrigate
100, 900 acres. There are still three
other companies. which have canals that
cost half million in the aggregate. and
irrigats many thousands Of acres. These
lands were originally bought cheap, and
are now held at high prices. Thus it il
seen where portions Of ''the peoples
money CO. Ike bread on the waters, %
be found win increase in the future,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10

The United States heads the world IL
the matter Of locomotive engines, with q
horse power of $500, 900. Then come
England, with 1000, 900, Germany with
100000 France with 5000, 900 aRd
Austria with 1900, 900. The horse.
power of the steam engines of the world
represents the work of 1000, 900, 900
men, or more than double the man.
power of the whole working population.
This means that steam has trebled mans
working powers.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
More Iniorsiate Business.

"Better keep your head in the car, ="
continued the conductor on the Lansing
train as he passed through coach and
saw an old man with his head thrust
ont.
1t was slowly drawn in and the owner
turned to a man on the seat behind and
asked:
"what harm does it do to put my head
out?"
"You might knock some of the tele-
graph poles down"
"Oh, that's It'll Well, if they are so
'fraid Of a few old poles I'll keep my
head in. That's the way on the railroads
since that new law went into effect
Detroit Free Pres.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

In the Interests Of the colored People
of the Country.
Able and well-known writers will contrib
ute to its columns from different parts Of the
country, and it will contain the:latest Gen.
eral News of the day.
THs MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its col
umns. tits not sectarian or partisan, but
independent-dealing fairly by ALL 1t re-
serves the right to criticise the shortcomings
of all public officials commencing the
worthy, and recommending for election such
meu as in its opinion are best suited to serte
the interests of the people.
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
Of newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the interests of the Negro-American,
especially in the Piedmont section Of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
Six He.vtr Old Brothers.

A very remarkable group was recently
photographed at Charlottstown, Canada
1t consisted Of six brothers whose uniteS
ages amount TO 465 years, or an average
of n l-s years each, as follows: Charlie
Stevenson, of Tiguish, SO years; Johi
Stevenson, New Glasgow, So; Aadrew
Stevenson, Fredericton, Prince Edward
Island, so; William Stevenson, Frederic
ton, Prince Edward Island, n; George
Stevenson, New-Glasgow, 7s; Robert
Stevenson, Rustico, 81. They are al
hale and hearty,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10

The most novel scheme ever adopted
for increasing the circulation of news
paper is that of Detroit daily, which
advertises that its publishers will give
$100 to the next of kin to any person
who is killed in railway accident in
the United States or Canada, provided a
late copy of the paper be found on the
nerson of the deceased
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES.

When Christmas comes, and meath the SHOWS
The barren ground lies deep, there grows
A softer beauty DER the earth
And where before there was a dearth
OF Good, there doth the Pure repose.
And where before all-selfish rose
Rank weeds of Greed and Hate, now those
Are covered, at Loves snowy birth
When Christmas comes.
Broadcast the choir of angels strews
Good will; and to hard hearts bestows
A kindly softness that is worth
A life to men. Wild rings the mirth
And earth's great soul with gladness glows,
When Christmas comes.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
Just That.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak- SO tired that
should like to retire and sleep for the
rest Of my .life.n
Mr.. Crimsonbeak- -"Well, that's Just
what you will do, for sleep is just that
thing"
''.Just what thiDg1"
''The rest Of your life. " Tonkers
Staienuan.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10

A block Of granite twenty-five feet
long, and five feet thick and wide is
being cut in Vermont for California
ban. vault. II viii. take thirty span OF
horses TO draw it the -four miles tAe
railroad,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-10
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
(Al,odys in Advanced

Address,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11
TElECRAPHIC NEWS.
pTksIING the APACHEs.
The Dimculties which Troops Have to
ERcswnter.

BaysoN, A. T., June n.-Thursday
night at dark Lieut.. johnson and Captain
Lswton were pursuing party of Is In.
dians toward the Rincon Mountains.
johnson was only half an hour behind
the redskins. with far prospects Of COM
ing up with them il they kept their
course, but the Indians, with their usual
sagscity, changed their course soon after
dark, and headed right across for the
Catalina Mountains, throwing johnson
sf the track. At daylight yesterday
morning Johnson took up the trail Yes
terday forenoon another fresh trail, which
would indicate there were about thirteen
Indians in the party, was discovered 20.
irg across the railroad track FIVE miles
vsst OF Benson, and pointing toward the
Eincen Mountains. This corroborates
the statement that there are about thirty
Apaches on the wsrpath, as eighteen
we're seen near Pantsno Thursday. When
closely pursued these Indians will travel
70 miles per day, as they know every
sprlng aud trail in the country. so 1t
can be seen how difficult it is for troops
unaccustomed 20 the country to pursue
them successful ly. Great curiosity ex-
lists TO know who is the leader OF the ren'
egades. They app@ar to have perfect
knowledge OF the country. and are sup
posed to be soue OF Crooks scouts.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11


An order has been issued by the War
Department directing the dismissal
without character" of w. II. Green, the
only colored man ever admitted to the
signal service. His appointment was
made about two years ago, and his assign
ment to duty at Pensacola caused stir.
The Sergeant in charge refused to receive
him and was reduced to the ranks, Green
being put in charge. He did not give
satisfaction, however, and was sent to
Rochester, N. Y. 1t is stated that his
record while there has been very unsatis
factory, and that had he been a white
man his career in the signal service would
have been summarily cut short long ago.
but desire to give him every possible
show to improve led to his retention until
information reached the signal service of
such q character ~ to necessitate his i'm
mediate removal. 1ag.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11
LABOR rRsUBLES.
No Prospect of settlement.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE attempt OF
che Bricklayeis Union to arbisrate differ
encss with employers has failed. The
bosses ysste, day afternoon declined to
srbitrate and the end of the lockout is
apparently as far away as ever. The
action of the Master Masons, it is
thought, will cause the Master Carpen'
ter's to adhere to their nine hour plan,
and the result will be thousands OF idle
men added to those already out of work.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11

The Socorro Bullion says an ancient
temple, in which was found entombed
tho remains of three hundred beings,
among which was one of child with the
image of a dog beside it, has recently
been unearthed within three miles of
Tempe. Maricopa county, Arizona. by
Professor Gushing, of the Smithsonian In-
stitute.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11
BusnoP. TRE MiSD READER


New YORK, June ll.-Washington
Irving Bishop, the mind reader, who was
stricken down in tit Thursday evening,
remained very weak yesterday. his
mother and sister were in attendance at
his bedside, and last night he was feeling
considerably better.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11

Dan Rice, the circus man, who con :
vulsed boys with his antics in the saw
dust arena forty years ago, has just been
married in Texas to Mrs. M. G. Robin
son. q wealthy ranch owner. Dan is over
73 years OF age, aud the bride is fsi,, fat
and As.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11
BACK AT THE WHITE House.
The President Arrived in wash'ngtou
Last Night.

WAsHISGToN, ID. c.. June IL The
President arrived in the city at 10 o'clock
last night A carriage was in waiting
at the end of the railroad yard and he
entered it and was driven to the White
House. A fow railroad officers and two
or three friends OF the President were
She only persons present when he alightsd
from the train.
wusuop. The MIND READER.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11
Notice to the Public.

whereas my wife, K. N. Moore, has left my
bed and board without just cause or proyocation.
I hereby caution the public not to trust or har-
Dor her on my account. as will pay no debts
contracted by her. ASA MOORE
Willow Point, New, May IA, 1887. myl6-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11

ALBANY, N. Y, June ll.--President
Cleveland and wife arrived here yesterday
morning and were driven to the Execu-
tive mansion.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11

The report that Mike Grace, killed by
the Apachss in Arizona, was a brother
Of Mayor Grace OF New York, is contra
dicted.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-06-11

sho maker of this place. has fallen heir
to $500 900 in France. He will leave for
Europe to attend to the matter OF the es-
tate in q few weeks.